House Extensions
Open up the back of the house for a kitchen and living space the whole family can use at the same time.
House Extensions in Manchester — what is involvedExtensions, Garage Conversions & Loft Conversions in Manchester
From the first ideas and drawings to the final handover, DreamSpace Design and Build gives you one experienced team, a clear plan and a home built around the way your family lives.
- Federation of Master Builders member
- 10-year warranty on completed work
- Support from planning through to completion
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Membership & insurance
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Guarantee
- 10-year warrantyCompleted work is covered by a 10-year warranty. Full written terms are supplied with your quotation.
What we do
Three things, done properly
We only take on extensions and conversions, which is why we can design, price and build them without bringing in a separate contractor.
Garage Conversions
Turn a garage used only for storage into a warm, insulated room — office, bedroom, snug or utility.
Garage Conversions in Manchester — what is involved
Loft Conversions
Add a bedroom and en-suite in the roof space, without losing any of the garden.
Loft Conversions in Manchester — what is involvedCreate the space you need without leaving the home you love
Moving costs tens of thousands in fees, stamp duty and upheaval — and you still lose the street, the school run and the neighbours you know. Most families are short of one room, not a whole house.
- More room for the whole family
- A larger kitchen and living space
- An additional bedroom, often with an en-suite
- A quiet home office away from the family rooms
- A playroom that keeps the living room tidy
- Better use of space you already own
- Avoiding the cost, stamp duty and upheaval of moving
Featured transformation
Before and after
The problem: A narrow galley kitchen at the back of the house with a cold, leaking timber conservatory beyond it. Only one person could cook at a time and the family ate in the front room.
The solution: A single-storey rear extension replacing the conservatory, with two rooflights over the working side of the kitchen and bifold doors to the patio. A structural opening was formed into the existing kitchen wall to make one room.
- Project type
- House extension
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- Approximate duration
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- Consent route
- Permitted development, with Building Regulations full plans application. Reference numbers: [INFORMATION REQUIRED].
A building project should not feel like a leap into the unknown
These are the things homeowners tell us they worry about. Here is how each one is handled in writing before work starts.
- Quotations you cannot compareYou receive a written scope of work listing what is included, item by item, alongside the quotation.
- Unexpected extrasAnything that changes is priced and agreed in writing as a documented variation before the work happens.
- Not knowing who to speak toYou have one named point of contact from the first visit to final handover.
- Vague start datesStart dates and payment stages are set out in the contract before work begins.
- Mess through the rest of the houseFloors and routes through the property are protected, and the working area is cleared at the end of each day.
- Unfinished snaggingCompletion includes a joint inspection, a written snagging list and a handover once every item is signed off.
How it works
From first visit to final handover
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Free home consultation
We visit your home, listen to what is not working and talk through what is realistic for the property and your budget.
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Survey and initial ideas
Measurements are taken and early layout options are put on paper so you can see how the space could work.
- 03
Design, permissions and quotation
Drawings are developed, planning and Building Regulations routes are confirmed, and you receive a written scope and quotation.
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Construction with regular updates
One named contact, agreed payment stages, documented variations and regular progress updates while the work is under way.
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Completion, handover and guarantee
A joint completion inspection, an agreed snagging list, certificates handed over and your 10-year warranty confirmed in writing.
Completed across Greater Manchester
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Questions homeowners ask before getting started
How much does a house extension or conversion cost?
Cost depends on size, structure, ground conditions and specification. Verified cost bands for our own recent Manchester projects are shown on the costs page. Current figures: [INFORMATION REQUIRED]. An accurate figure needs a survey and a written scope.
How long will the work take?
Typical durations for the work we complete: [INFORMATION REQUIRED]. Your quotation states an expected programme, and progress against it is reviewed with you during the build.
Will I need planning permission?
Many single-storey rear extensions, garage conversions and rooflight loft conversions fall under permitted development, but restrictions apply to conservation areas, flats and previously extended homes. We confirm the route for your property before design work is finalised.
Will I need Building Regulations approval?
Yes. Extensions and conversions require Building Regulations approval covering structure, insulation, fire safety, ventilation and escape. We handle the applications and inspections and hand you the completion certificate.
What is included in the quotation?
Your quotation is issued with a written scope of work: preliminaries, structure, roofing, windows and doors, electrics, plumbing, plastering, decoration and the finishes you have chosen. Anything excluded is listed so nothing is assumed.
How do you minimise disruption during the work?
Access routes and floors are protected, dust barriers are used where we open into the existing house, deliveries are planned, and the site is tidied daily. We tell you in advance about noisy or disruptive stages such as steelwork and breaking out.
Tell us what you want to change about your home
A straightforward first conversation with no pressure and no obligation.
Prefer to talk? Call 07399476947 or email info@dreamspacedesignandbuild.co.uk.